He could face a further ban depending on the outcome of a Football Association hearing which will take place ahead of next Saturday’s trip to Old Trafford, after accepting a charge of improper conduct concerning his reaction to referee Jon Moss as he left the pitch.

Victory for Leicester over Swansea would put them eight points clear and pile the pressure on Spurs, but Ranieri is remaining calm.

He said: “The pressure is always at the top. They have been behind all year. I’m not bothered. I would love to stay five points ahead.”